Characterisation and functionalisation of cold-processed titania sol-gel layers on silica and silicate surfaces

A thin titania sol-gel layer was prepared on thermal oxide silica-on-silicon and borosilicate surfaces with spin-coating techniques under cold (room temperature) processing conditions. The physical structure and chemical uniformity of these layers were examined by a series of spectroscopic (FTIR, UV...

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Published in:Optical materials express 2012-02, Vol.2 (2), p.222-227
Main Authors: Huyang, George, Petermann, Ingemar, Canning, John, Naqshbandi, Masood, Crossley, Maxwell J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Borosilicate
Microscopy
Oxides
Silicates
Sol gel process
Spectroscopy
Thin films
Titanium dioxide
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Summary:A thin titania sol-gel layer was prepared on thermal oxide silica-on-silicon and borosilicate surfaces with spin-coating techniques under cold (room temperature) processing conditions. The physical structure and chemical uniformity of these layers were examined by a series of spectroscopic (FTIR, UV-VIS spectroscopy and ellipsometry) and microscopic (light microscopy, SEM and EDS) techniques. Selective binding with hydroxy-containing (-OH) organic compounds is explored.
ISSN:2159-3930
2159-3930
DOI:10.1364/OME.2.000222